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The Statue of Bacchus and a Faun The National Gallery of Arts, at the center of the United States capital, is home to different paintings and sculptures from around the world; one of them is the statue of Bacchus and a faun. This 16th century sculpture was purchased by the A.W. Mellon Educational and Charitable Trust and given to the national gallery of arts as a gift in 1937. The exact sculptor who made this statue is not known, however, it is believed to have been a Milanese artist. The…

The Romans had one of the greatest empires in history. The Romans have many daily activities they do consisting of baths, chariot racing, and gladiator battles. One of the things the Romans are known for was their iconic structure including the Coliseum, Pantheon, Forum, and the Circus Maximus. 147 emperors ruled over Rome but some are the greatest are Augustus, Trajan, Marcus Aurelius, and Tiberius. The Romans had a very successful army that dominated over its time of existence. They had many…

My visit to the Tampa Museum of Art took place on the 4th of February 2017. The Tampa Museum of Art is located at the heart of downtown Tampa and is home to some of the most widely acclaimed creative works of art in the United States. I had never been to a museum prior to my visit. My visit to the Tampa museum was very informative and a rare occasion to learn about the beauty of art. I was pretty anxious from the beginning because I didn’t know where to start, but after speaking with a security…

the last discipline to be held and it designated the winner of the Pentathlon, the only crowned athlete at the Olympic games.”( History of Wrestling ). However wrestling for the Romans was a little different, “ It was basis on the legacy of the Etruscans and the restoration of the Greek games”( History of Wrestling ). The Roman elite and middle class favored the sport of wrestling to a high extent.On the contrary though in “ 393 Emperor Theodosius I prohibited all pagan games and outlawed the…

Art and architecture have contributed to identity in the Roman world since Romulus and Remus gave birth to “the city on the hill”. We see art and architecture used in the Roman world to convey meaning, often, a meaning of change or remembrance. While this change or remembrance does not always revolve directly around personal identity, it contributes to the identity of a time period; it gives us an understanding of what was important to the people. This, in essence, is what Torelli describes in…

Splitting of the Roman Empire The fall of Roman empire started from about AD 190. It was attacked by tribes such as the Goths and the Vandal and Civil wars in the empire further weakened rule. Rome also experienced a succession of poor emperors who were not capable of doing their jobs. The emperor Diocletian knew that something had to be done or the empire would disintegrate. He decided to divide the Roman Empire in half creating Western Empire and Eastern Empires, each with own leader.…

Important Roman Structures One of the many important Roman structures is the Roman Colosseum. The Roman Colosseum is a well known ancient amphitheater that still stands today. It was built around 80 AD by Emperor Vespasian. The Colosseum has a circumference of 527 meters, a 156 to 198-meter diameter, and a four-story high wall. Underneath the Colosseum Domitian had a whole system of underground tunnels built. This required them to make things like ropes and pulleys to control the doors.…

Crisian Galvan WHO 1012 801 Words 1,000 The Fell of the Rome Empire Roman Empire had geographically the territories that extended from the Mediterranean Sea to Europe to Africa and Asia. It emerged as the first world power and influenced trade to around different countries. The Barbarian Invasions were the last straw that led to the fall of the Roman Empire. However, The Barbarian Invasions were not the only reason for the decay of the Roman Empire. Conflict inside of the Empire and an…

their society. "Roman slavery." World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras. ABC-CLIO, 2015. Web. 10 Oct. 2015. Punic Wars: There was three wars called the Punic Wars were Rome Fought with the Carthage. Later on the Romans obtained independence from Etruscan dominance. After defeating the Carthage Rome gained trade routes. The Punic War was significant in Rome because, Rome…

at the time of the eruption been preserved, but so have the foundation layers of older buildings. In other cities that have survived into modern times, old foundations deteriorate. In Pompeii, however, we can tell the history of settlement, from Etruscan influences to Roman colonization (cite). For example, the Aldstadt theory was debunked due to examination of the foundation of the city walls. The Aldstadt theory argued that Pompeii began in the Doric region and expanded later; however,…